Housekeeper - Long-term Care

Mile Bluff Medical Center; Kingston; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper to join their team. This role involves maintaining cleanliness in resident rooms and public areas, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for all. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional attention to detail and a willingness to perform routine tasks. Join a supportive team where your contributions will make a significant impact on the comfort and well-being of residents. If you are a self-starter with strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to cleanliness, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Six months of related work experience preferred.
• Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail required.

Responsibilities

• Clean assigned resident rooms and public areas as directed.
• Perform routine cleaning tasks including vacuuming, mopping, and dusting.
• Inspect rooms for repairs and cleanliness.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Cleaning Skills

Interpersonal Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

General Information:

Job title: Housekeeper

Location: Fair View Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

Schedules Available: Full-time 80 hours per pay period; Day shift - 6:00am-2:30pm

Weekend rotation: Every other weekend (shift differential available)

Holiday rotation: Every other holiday rotation

Position Summary:

The Housekeeper position cleans assigned resident rooms and works as a member of the cleaning team to assist in keeping public areas neat and clean. The Housekeeper is willing to perform routine, repetitive tasks on a continuous basis as directed, observing proper cleaning and disinfecting techniques.

Position Responsibilities:

• Clean bedrooms: daily duties include vacuuming floor, emptying wastebaskets, changing linens and making beds and dusting furniture.
• Clean bathrooms: daily duties include mopping the floor, scrubbing the toilet, tub, basin, and counter; replacing paper towels, soap, toilet paper, and other toiletries as required.
• Clean kitchenettes: daily duties include cleaning countertop, replacing coffee supplies, checking and cleaning refrigerator and microwave if required.
• Inspect the room to see if any repairs are required or if carpet, blankets, bedspreads, or draperies need to be cleaned or laundered.
• Make each resident room as neat as possible without disturbing residents' personal property.
• Perform assigned tasks, including vacuuming, mopping, dusting, washing surfaces like counters, emptying trash, and other duties as necessary to assist in cleaning lobby, halls, and meeting rooms.
• Assemble materials and supplies from the supply room and transports them to work area.
• Clean assigned areas by washing furnishings, equipment and mopping floors with special cleaning solutions and disinfectants to prevent the spread of disease.
• Use appropriate cloths and disinfectants for window sills, blinds, floors, furniture and equipment.
• Request help in moving heavy furniture and in turning mattresses. Report any mechanical failures or negative conditions observed in the assigned area.
• Wash walls with appropriate cleaning solutions and products.
• Gather and dispose of trash, wash waste baskets as needed and reline with plastic bags.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Position Requirements:

• Six months of related work experience preferred.
• Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail required.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Ability to read and follow instructions.
• Willingness to work different shifts, weekends, and holidays, as assigned.
• Self-starter with excellent interpersonal communication skills.